5 Reasons You Need to Declutter Your Countertops
So, you’ve got a fully stocked kitchen full of food, dishes, cookware, and more. Sufficient storage in a kitchen is essential. But what about all the other things we’ve acquired that typically “live” in our kitchen? Coffee Makers, Air Fryers, Juicers, etc.- these small appliances aren’t generally things you want to display your guests. Your space should be a reflection of yourself. Are you a cluttered person? And do you really need to display everything you own to the world? We all know the answer is No. Your counters are past due for a declutter.
1.) Decluttering Makes Your Kitchen Appear Larger and More Inviting
Clean Counters really brighten up your kitchen, making it appear larger. You want your kitchen light to reflect from the clean sparkling counter. Show off your counters and backsplash. When you first moved in, we’re sure you didn’t say to yourself “Wow. These counters are perfect. Maybe I should cover them with every small appliance I own.” Stop hiding your beautiful counter tops and backsplash. Show them off instead!
2.) Decluttered Countertops are a Breeze to Clean.
Cleaning your countertops should be easy. Like grab a cloth and go easy. Stop wasting your time moving everything off your counters when it’s time to clean. They shouldn’t be there anyway. Your appliances should each have a designated space- whether it’s your pantry, cupboards, under your sink, or basically anywhere that isn’t the first place you look when you walk in your kitchen.
3.) Clear Countertops Are Essential for Prepping and Cooking
Let’s face it, unless you’re ordering out every night, you’re going to need sufficient counter space in order to make those delicious dishes you’ve been craving. Did you know that the average dinner consists of 13 ingredients? You can save time by doing all the prepping at the same time. Separate your dry and wet ingredients into bowls or cups and have a clear area for your knives and cutting boards for anything that requires chopping.
4.) Clear Counters Mean More Room to Display More Aesthetic Items
To be clear, when we encourage you to declutter, we’re not suggesting that you leave your countertops completely bare. As we said above, your space should be a reflection of yourself. Be more selective of what you’re displaying. We want you to have room to show off your favorite kitchen décor. Sometimes it can be difficult figuring out where to store dry foods as well. Do you have Bananas or other fruit that’s best preserved out in the open? You can keep them on your counters in a nice basket instead of directly on the counter.
5.) There are Better Options for Additional Kitchen Storage
We understand how overwhelming organizing your kitchen can be. Sometimes we must look into additional ways to store or display our items. Floating Shelves look great, and they make everything more accessible. You can use them for dishes, oils, hanging utensils, or just about anything! Do you use your Coffee Maker often? Maybe consider creating your own coffee station on an end table in your kitchen or your dining room. And what about wine? We think wine can be displayed beautifully in the kitchen. Why not try a wine rack? A bar cart is also an option, and you can use that to display your favorite glasses as well.
We hope you find the perfect balance of beauty and functionality in your kitchen. The Tidy Troopers Cleaning Services are kitchen experts, and would love to help in any way we can.